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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 698.24 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 698.24 and 282.56 is: 424.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 698.24 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/698.24 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 698.24 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 197,294.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,294.69/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.62

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